Postcode report
Is N8 1AN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About N8 1AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
N8 1AN is a postcode in Kilburn, Brent, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near N8 1AN, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around N8 1AN are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for N8 1AN is based on Brent 034 Census 2021. It covers 8,202 residents, 18,710 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 16% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 62% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
Families checking schools near N8 1AN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near N8 1AN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around N8 1AN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,000 planning applications, 58 HMO licences, 57 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about N8 1AN
Is N8 1AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near N8 1AN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near N8 1AN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near N8 1AN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for N8 1AN?
LocaleIQ matched N8 1AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around N8 1AN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,000 planning records, 58 HMO licences, 57 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.